Santa Claus makes a quick stop in Hurley

(Press Staff Photo by C.P. Thompson)Two-year-old Justin Martinez tells Santa what he wants for Christmas at The Patio Restaurant in Hurley on Saturday. Behind them is elf Kylie Gil.

Children in Hurley got to visit with Santa on Saturday and tell him if they have been naughty or nice. Early Saturday morning, Santa Claus and his elf and reindeer got a ride around town in a fire engine with members of the Hurley Volunteer Fire Department. The firetruck played Christmas music, while Santa and his elf waved to everybody they passed.

Then, Santa stopped by The Patio Restaurant and children got to sit on his lap. Each child received a gift bag that included a toy, an orange, a juice box, candy and other items.